Category Archives: Clinical Supervision

Mental Health Day

I need to take a mental health day, but what should I actually do on my day off? Look after yourself. I also like the term “self-care day” that might mean tackling your to do list around the house; not … Continue reading

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Peace of Mind When Using an in Home Caregiver

1. Keep background checks up to date Verify their Social Security number to see if they’ve used any other names. If they drive your older adult around, check their driving record too. If you hired through a home care agency, find out … Continue reading

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To Leave After Leave or Not to Leave

I am halfway through my pregnancy and have begun discussing maternity leave with my H.R. rep. Thanks to paid leave, short-term disability and vacation, I plan to be out for four and a half months. However, there is a small … Continue reading

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Phone Etiquette

My sister, brother and I are all in our early 60s. My question is about cellphone etiquette. Today my sister called me from her car (which is the topic of a whole other subject – that is, people who can’t … Continue reading

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Interested in Architecture

What piece of advice would you give to  Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) who are interested in architecture but don’t know how or where to start?  When considering what advice to pass along, I often think of what … Continue reading

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